Signings: Carman-Ainsworth grad Kieon Arkwright commits to Gannon University after successful season at St. Clair Community College

File PhotoKieon Arkwright will play basketball at Division II Gannon University in Pennsylvania next season.

After getting a taste of leading a team to a postseason run this season at St. Clair Community College, Carman-Ainsworth grad Kieon Arkwright is hoping to take that experience and help Division II Gannon University attain some lofty goals.

"I went to a national tournament this year, so my goal is a Division II national title (next year)," Arkwright said. "It's an elite D-2 program, so I'm looking to help continue what they have going over there."

The chance to play in a system that fit his abilities — outside shooting and the ability to get in the lane and draw contact — fit him very well, which helped him land at Gannon.

"It was a lot of exposure (at the national tournament), playing in front of a lot of people," Arkwright said. "The whole experience was just real good. There are good coaches over here (at St. Clair) and good players that I played with."

Arkwright started his college career at Saginaw Valley State, but asked for and was given a release from his scholarship after not playing much as a freshman. Gannon will be the third college system Arkwright has played in in three years, but he's confident he'll pick things up quickly.

"I'll be able to pick it up quickly," Arkwright said. "It won't be a problem."

Arkwright's experience leading a team that played at a high level, as well as his scoring ability, will be welcome additions at Gannon, which finished 13-15 last season and 8-6 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

"They want me to step in, play right away, produce," Arkwright said. "If they need someone to score, I'm gonna come in and put points on the board, and I can defend as well."

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